Amery Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has approved the renovation of the Fitness Center pool. In order to be in compliance with the Virginia Graham-Baker Act and Wisconsin state code, renovations to the pool are required. These changes will allow the pool to be used by both rehab patients and Fitness Center members for exercise.

Michael Karuschak, Jr., CEO, stated “The input and feedback we received from our patients and Fitness Center members was valuable in helping make the decision to move forward. We asked the community for their opinions… and their response was overwhelmingly positive in support of keeping the pool.”

The renovations will disrupt some services at the Fitness Center during the estimated 8-12 week construction process. “We understand the construction process will inconvenience many of our customers, so their support and patience during this time is very much appreciated,” added Karuschak.

Starting the week of November 16, there will be no access to the locker rooms for the duration of the project. The Fitness Center will remain open during normal business hours and after hours to those who have purchased a fob. The normal classes, as well as the gym equipment, will still be available during the renovation.

The Medical Center will incur a significant cost - both in terms of financing the project (projected at $227,000) and interruption of business at the Fitness Center during the renovations. “We feel the long-term benefits of providing a pool for our community outweigh the costs associated with this project, as do many of our patients and members,” stated Jeff Nasman, Director of Rehabilitation Services.

The Fitness Center, a division of Amery Regional Medical Center, is located at 220 North Keller Avenue in Amery, Wisconsin. For more information, call (715) 268-1001 or visit www.amerymedicalcenter.org.